Reviewed: Oct. 20, 2009

Truly the best I have ever tasted. Found this recipe in 2006 in a weekend paper and have been using it since then. Any recipe that starts with 3 HEADS of garlic is my kind of recipe. It has become a Thanksgiving tradition in our house, the whole family loves it. I make a gravy with the drippings and we use it on everything. Also makes great turkey sandwiches the next day.

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Riachap

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Reviewed: Apr. 20, 2009

This was horrible. Not a single person in the family could even eat it. We love turkey and we love cuban food, but this is just gross. If you feel a need to try this recipe, scale it down to a tiny turkey so you don't waste a huge bird on this.

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Reviewed: Mar. 12, 2009

This turkey was awesome, and I made a sauce out of the pan drippings by adding more OJ and water. Yum!

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LCF11

Living In: Abington, Massachusetts, USA

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Reviewed: Dec. 4, 2008

Good on the Cuban twist but remember this if you keep basting the turkey every 30-40 min you won't have a really crispy skin...I know I know the cardiologist says NO SKIN but ya know what they eat it they just don't tell us about it...one more thing make sure you marinate the turkey in a non-reactive vessel... that means glass or stainless steel as aluminum and citrus is toxic

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fingers77

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Home Town: Westwood, New Jersey, USA

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Reviewed: Dec. 4, 2008

We used this marinade but smoked the turkey instead. We smoke our turkey every year and thought the marinade would make it even more flavorful, but it didn't. The turkey wasn't bad at all, it just tasted the same as it always does.

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Courtney

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Reviewed: Nov. 29, 2008

I used a 7.5 lb. turket breast, marinated it overnight, and intended to roast it today. However, on short notice we had to go out of town, so I removed the skin and cooked it in the crockpot about 8 hours. It was very easy and very good.

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Andrea C.

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Home Town: Delhi, New York, USA

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Reviewed: Nov. 27, 2008

Very moist, tasty. When we make this again, because the directions on the garlic weren't very specific, we'll crush all of it, but put some aside to stuff in the holes. Did a cranberry salsa to use with the turkey because we didn't think the juice would make a good gravy.

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PPK

Living In: Watertown, South Dakota, USA

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Reviewed: Nov. 25, 2008

Love this turkey!

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Shir'Ne Faour

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Reviewed: Nov. 25, 2008

I made this for Thanksgiving 2 years ago and it was a delicious twist on the standard turkey. I'd highly recommend it.

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MYMAGICWORD

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Living In: Chicago, Illinois, USA

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Reviewed: Nov. 25, 2008

This is great and definately worth the time and effort. Everyone loved it - I will make it again but not for thanksgiving or christmas. Its very good but doesnt really go with the traditional holiday menu.

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Jill

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Reviewed: Nov. 21, 2008

I used this recipe last year for Thanksgiving and it was such a hit! I'm using it again this year at my sisters.

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stacie

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Reviewed: Nov. 18, 2008

I have cooked my Thanksgiving & Xmas turkey using this recipe, for the past 2 years now, and it turns out lucious every time. Our whole family and friends raves about the turkey. Great recipe!

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APNIECE

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Living In: Nampa, Idaho, USA

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Reviewed: Nov. 16, 2008

I made this for both Thanksgiving and Christmas last year. It's definitely a keeper.

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Atriel

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Home Town: Charleston, South Carolina, USA

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Reviewed: Nov. 6, 2008

I stumbled across this recipie and it has now became the #1 favorite for me!!! I was just curious to know what fixings you make along with this..Rice & beans or traditional items like mashed potatoes..etc? Would love to find out!!!

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Susan

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Reviewed: Oct. 24, 2008

love it ! tried it 2 years ago and was on a mission to find this recipe for this year because i have the in laws coming- with this i can not fail !!

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dreamyeyes1293

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Reviewed: Oct. 15, 2008

I made this recipe when it appeared in USA Today (congratulations)! Absolutely delicious, and so moist! I am so glad I found the recipe again!

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LeslieAnne D.

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Reviewed: Sep. 29, 2008

I thought this was WONDERFUL! I found the recipe last year and emailed it to my sister (who had the Turkey responsibility last year). It smelled incredible while cooking and the juices were delicious on rice. This was different from the usual turkey and quite a wonderful change, in fact *I* might cook it THIS year!

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Dallas

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Reviewed: Aug. 24, 2008

OMG I love this!!! I'd give this 100 stars if I could. My sister sent me this receipe when it was featured in USA Today. I said "what the heck i'll try it", which was a bold move since I cook all holiday meals for a huge crowd of italian family members, and they are all critics. The die hard "have to have turkey cooked only 1 way" family members loved it. I've been making this turkey ever since. The gravy was a little strong for me but everyone else raved. Love it love it love it!!!!

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COWVIN

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Home Town: Chicago, Illinois, USA

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Reviewed: Aug. 20, 2008

I just didn't think it was that great. The lemon was WAY too strong, and the garlic and orange juice flavors didn't come through. It smelled great cooking but the actual taste was a big let down. I have some other turkey recipes that I like far better than this one. Sorry but I won't be making this again.

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Reviewed: Mar. 10, 2008

This was a Great Recipe. However instead of the orange juise I used lemonade. It was awesome. I took this to work for a lunheon and it was gone within an hour.

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